Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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Applying Rule 62: How Laughter Helps Keep Perspective

happy little girl and her mother having fun outdoors on the green grass in sunny summer day It’s said laughter is the best medicine. It makes you feel good and helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations. It is contagious and primes your brain and readies you to smile. It can also protect you from the damaging effects of stress. In other words, don’t take yourself too seriously. That’s [...]
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Coconut Oil: A New Treatment for Alcohol Addiction?

Hawaiian paradise Dr. Oz has touted the powerful health benefits of coconut oil for quite some time. It reportedly helps resist viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungi. Some claim that it boosts thyroid function, improves blood sugar control and reduces the need for insulin. Many users have even experienced an increase in energy and endurance along with improved [...]
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Use the Body’s Subtle Movements to Understand the Mind

Guest Blog Contributed By Emma Barton, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT, E-RYT As a dance/movement therapist and yoga therapist, I use the body as a tool to help clients in recovery better understand their mind.  The mind can be tricky and particularly challenging when trying to cease addictive behaviors. To better understand this, let me share a pretty [...]
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What Motivates Someone To Recover From Addiction?

Happy man with bike Having a healthier heart and lowering our cholesterol are great motivators for eating better and exercising. Wanting a nest egg for our golden years is a way to motivate us to set up a retirement account with our tax refunds. These represent small changes we agree to make for a better us—and a better tomorrow. [...]
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